L.A.S.T.

Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique

NEW LIGAMENT FOUND! Anterolateral Ligament (ALL)

Article Two knee surgeons at University Hospitals Leuven have discovered a previously unknown ligament in the human knee. This ligament appears to play an important role in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Despite a successful ACL repair surgery and rehabilitation, some patients with ACL-repaired knees continue to … [Read more...]

Mechanoreceptors in intervertebral discs. Morphology, distribution, and neuropeptides.

Abstract STUDY DESIGN: The present study investigated the occurrence and morphology of mechanoreceptors in human and bovine intervertebral discs and longitudinal ligaments. OBJECTIVE: To determine the type and frequency of mechanoreceptors present in intervertebral discs and anterior longitudinal ligaments in two patient groups, those with low … [Read more...]

How Do You Interact with Patients?

In the previous post I had hoped to serve you by discussing some basic information and perspectives on the Interosseous Membranes. This section will be a discussion on having a genuine interest in your patient and their complaint(s). Over my 18yrs as a manual therapist, I’ve found that Patients are not thoroughly investigated either with various … [Read more...]

The Interosseous Membranes

In my 18yrs of practice, I’ve gained the perspective and feel that it is important for the manual therapist to have knowledge of the broad range of injuries that occur to the wrist and leg, to be familiar with appropriate treatment, conservative management, and to refer out when appropriate. This article will focus on the distinct, immediate and … [Read more...]

Development and morphogenesis of human wrist joint

Development and morphogenesis of human wrist joint during embryonic and early fetal period. Hita-Contreras F, Martínez-Amat A, Ortiz R, Caba O, Alvarez P, Prados JC, Lomas-Vega R, Aránega A, Sánchez-Montesinos I, Mérida-Velasco JA. Source Human Anatomy and Embryology, Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, … [Read more...]